The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-28
INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION.
A Member of the British Depu,ation
Speaks.

speaks.
New YoRX, Nov. GA large audience
gathered at Chickering hall last evening TO
listen 20 the speeches from some members
OF the dcputation from the British parlia-
mcnt, who have come to this country to
urge international arbitration. Tho meet
ing was presided over by Mayor Hewitt,
who expressed his hcarticst approval OF
tho visitors. lie thought that the time Tor
war had passed. and declared the mainic-
nance Of large standing armies one Of the
great evils Of the times. In case OF in
ternal discussion, however he thought
that no outside power had any business to
interfere, and in ease OF civil war; inicrna-
lional interference was simply an impcrti-
nencc. This opinion was greeted with
hearty applause, but some Kisses were also
heard, and rs the meeting wore on the
presence OF a discOrdant element became
more apparent.
Sir Gcorgc Campbell was the first speak
cr. Afer some preliminary remarks he
went on 10 explain the object OF his jour
ucy, when some une called out "What
about the Alabama
The question provoked storm Of Kisses,
bnt the speaker turned oil the Interrupt
ton very happily, saying that no better
| illustration OF the value OF arbitration
would have been adduccd than the Ala
baina episode. That experience said
lac, wa one calculated 10 make both par
/ lies try again. | think that We BritisheIs
/ now all admit that our conduct ON that o.
ctsion was very shabby, and, oven ii We
| did have 60 pay rather excessive damages
why, a jury II always likely 20 give swing
ing damages where 1t thinks there was
very great blame" t.
Ecicrring TO the present discussion re-
| glrding the fisheries, the speaker men
toned Mr.. Chamberlain ~ IN honest and
satisfactory man, statement which
| provoked u storm Of Kisses Those in the
| audiences who were not kissing nj once
began applaudlng, and this contest lasted
| for NOR, than a minute. Sir George sumo
! what Modified the discordant element by
rcmariing that he was in the political
camp opposed 10 Nc Chamberlain, but
in his further statement that for his
present mission he considered that gentle.
man satisfactory, he provoked more misses
! sill. la fact, Sir George WIS subjected TO
slight interruptions TO tie end OF his
address
Mr. Frederick b. Coudcr,, Of this city,
indorscd the plan proposed, and then Mr..
HALEY Stewart, VI r., spoke.
Ancr speaking Of the number Of peers
aud cOmmoncn, who signed the memorial,
hc added. 81 believe the Irish mem.
bcH would vote for ~. ["Not one,
shouted u voice from the audience We'll,
know the Irish members. Ten VI them
worked for Inc recently when was elected
to Parliament Tremendous applause !,
and know that many Oi them, and Glad.
stone also lapplauscl gtycv u Their
! sympathy. And believe that the lrsl
people will Join with the English and
American people IN iayoring an appeal Il
pusun aud conscience bciop Us0riing {,
the sword. But We have bccn asked
why No don't favor arbitration in IN,
Irish question, and nsk Won II you would
have submitted the questions that cause,
your civil Wgu to arbitration 10y France, ol
Germany, ur England Even though d
should lead tociul war, We cannot tuicrat,
foreign interference IA the lrish question
I certainly have done something for Ire
l.ril ana a home-ruler, audit there wu
q vote un the question today believe Soc
great majority oi thc English people wuul.
, declare ior homo rule. Applause.
: Mr. Crrmer, VI. r., and secptary ct la
| Workingmcn's Peace union, in brief ad
, dress, sud that qunucling unions Away
, confer. but Ut the wrong end Of th
| trouble.
Resolutions were adopted appointing
committee Of I've, with Mr. Hewitt, 4
- urge the government 90 formulate treat
!. with Grcat Britain, pledgihg both nation
, a. submit their differences To- arbitration
| anil 20 request Congress To take measure
/, a. call convention OF The nations q
= North and South America and such other
4 as may choose Ia Join, 10 l0m Wn intel
y national court OF arbitration.